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Articles & Guides

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How to get your Salesforce API Keys

Learn how to get your Salesforce API keys step-by-step. Set up a Connected App, configure OAuth 2.0, and manage credentials securely.

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How to Simplify SaaS Integrations

Most companies run on 100+ SaaS tools, but the real problem isn’t the apps, it’s the gaps between them. This guide shows you how to simplify integrations step by step: from mapping data flows to choosing the right tools, avoiding costly pitfalls, and scaling without drowning your developers in maintenance.

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NetSuite Integration Guide

In this deep dive, we break down what NetSuite integration actually looks like in production, from sync patterns and API options to governance limits, concurrency constraints, and the real issues teams run into at scale. With architecture principles, clear decision frameworks, and hands on implementation tips, you’ll walk away with a practical blueprint for building NetSuite integrations that are reliable, secure, and built to handle growth.

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Top API Integration Tools in 2026

This article breaks down API integration tools, from iPaaS to unified APIs and marketplaces, showing how they save months of development, cut complexity, and help companies scale faster. With real-world examples, it’s a clear guide to choosing the right tool for your business growth.

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The Apideck Field Guide to the Sage Portfolio (A Global Glossary)

A complete glossary of every Sage product across regions, from Sage Intacct to Sage 50 France. Identify what your customer actually uses, its API status, and integration viability at a glance.

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The Sage API Playbook: Why 'Sage Cloud' Is Not One API

What looks like one Sage integration quickly turns into six. This article breaks down why “building a Sage integration” is a trap—how each Sage product is a completely different platform, what that really means for your engineering roadmap, and why teams consistently underestimate the cost until it’s too late.

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What is API Integration

API integration is the process of connecting two or more software systems through their APIs so they can exchange data.

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Best Unified API Platforms for Developers and SaaS Teams

Building and maintaining integrations is one of the biggest bottlenecks for SaaS teams—especially as customer expectations and API churn accelerate. This article breaks down the leading unified API platforms (Apideck, Merge, Codat, Workato, Unified.to, and Kombo), comparing their architectures, real-time capabilities, pricing models, and developer tradeoffs.

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Top Benefits of Unified APIs

Discover how Unified APIs are transforming the way SaaS companies build and scale integrations. This article breaks down the hidden costs of traditional integrations, shows how Unified APIs cut development time by up to 80%, and explains how they unlock scalability, security, and innovation. Learn how to free your engineering team from endless maintenance and accelerate product growth.

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Why an Integration Platform Beats Point-to-Point SaaS Integrations

Point to point integrations seem easy at first but quickly turn into a maintenance nightmare. This article reveals why an integration platform is the smarter, scalable path for SaaS companies that want to grow.

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25+ CRM APIs to integrate with

CRMs connect with various moving components, and integration is the name of the game. Therefore, CRMs typically open up with a RESTful API to integrate with partners. If you're in the market for CRM integrations, we've got you covered. Here are 25+ CRM APIs available right now.

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How to Connect with the HubSpot API

Learn how to connect to HubSpot API with OAuth 2.0, handle rate limits, manage lifecycle stages, and avoid common integration pitfalls. Complete implementation guide with TypeScript examples, webhook setup, and solutions to undocumented API quirks.

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Next-Gen ERPs and the Future of Enterprise Systems

Traditional ERPs demand long, costly implementations—but a new generation is rewriting the rules. In this article, we explore how AI-native platforms like Odoo, DualEntry, Rillet, Tailor, and Campfire deliver automation and natural language queries.

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Unified APIs vs. Zapier: What's the Difference and Who Are They For?

Discover the key differences between Unified APIs like Apideck and iPaaS tools like Zapier. Learn who they’re for, how they handle data, and which is right for your use case—whether you're building native integrations or automating workflows.

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What is a Unified API?

A Unified API aggregates many APIs in the same software category, making integration easier with a standard endpoint, authentication, and normalized data. This results in a consistent developer experience with less integration hassle.

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An introduction to function calling and tool use

In this blog post, we’ll explore how AI Models Are Learning to Do Instead of Just Say. We will explain how function calling works, its real-world applications, and how you can implement it using tools like Ollama and Llama 3.2. Whether you’re a developer looking to build AI-powered applications or simply curious about how AI is transforming the way we interact with APIs, this guide will walk you through everything you need to know.

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Redefining our SDKs Developer Experience

We introduce our newly revamped SDKs, now powered by Speakeasy, which represent a major upgrade over our previous versions built with an open-source OpenAPI generator. These new SDKs overcome past limitations by offering significant improvements in usability, error handling, and performance.

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API Auth: Authentication Methods and Examples

In this guide, we will explore several common API authentication methods, including Basic Auth, API keys, OAuth, OpenID Connect (OIDC), Integration System User (ISU), Hash-Based Message Authentication Code (HMAC), and Certificate Signing Request (CSR). For each method, we will discuss how it works, as well as the advantages and disadvantages associated with its use.

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The Engineer’s Guide to Embedded iPaaS and Unified APIs

The means to integrate with software-as-a-service (SaaS) providers has become an absolute must in how we build systems today. The vast majority of applications rely on integrations with SaaS APIs to provide embedded functionality regardless of the industry or vertical and, as the Gartner 2023 Global Software Buyers Guide shows, is a very important factor in acquiring new solutions.

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10 ways to build a developer community

Strong developer communities are fundamental to a thriving software ecosystem. By uniting programmers around a common subject, communities enable users to share ideas, progress software projects, support each other and have fun. Vibrant engagement sparks creativity and collaboration that would otherwise be impossible to replicate without a strong community foothold. While developer communities typically form quite naturally, there are ways to encourage one to arise around your project or API.